PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bub Hewlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Rauhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hewlett
vs
Rauhala

167 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bub Hewlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Rauhala!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rauhala.
Rauhala looks to land a combination but Hewlett avoids it well.
Rauhala falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hewlett counters by clinching up.
Hewlett stalling.
Rauhala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hewlett is stalling here.
Hewlett tries to pull guard but Rauhala holds him up against the cage and eventually Hewlett drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewlett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hewlett fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bub Hewlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauhala wants to break free but Hewlett has control.
Rauhala is trying to break free.
Hewlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hewlett jumps guard but Rauhala stands there with Hewlett around his waist. Hewlett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hewlett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rauhala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hewlett is proving hard to escape from.
Rauhala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hewlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hewlett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rauhala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rauhala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hewlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hewlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hewlett working for a triangle but Rauhala defends it easily.
Hewlett is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewlett trying to keep a closed guard but Rauhala is proving a slippery customer.
Hewlett wants to sweep but no luck.
Rauhala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hewlett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rauhala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewlett could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rauhala stopping the sweep attempt from Hewlett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hewlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rauhala trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hewlett's guard.
Rauhala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rauhala trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hewlett's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bub Hewlett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rauhala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hewlett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rauhala stuffs the takedown.
Rauhala fails to land with a series of punches.
Rauhala throws a right hand that Hewlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hewlett also avoids with ease.
Rauhala closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Hewlett is rocked!
Rauhala misses with a combination

and Hewlett counters with a takedown into side control.
Oh Hewlett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hewlett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hewlett seems to have got his legs back now.
Rauhala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rauhala misses with the combination.

Hewlett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewlett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rauhala's legs.

Hewlett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rauhala is trying to control Hewlett's posture but Hewlett avoids it.
Rauhala wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hewlett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hewlett shoots for a takedown but Rauhala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rauhala's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rauhala duly obliges.
Kalervo Rauhala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauhala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rauhala misses with the combination.
A cross from Rauhala lands.
Rauhala misses with a series of wild punches.
Rauhala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rauhala misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rauhala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hewlett shoots in for a double leg but Rauhala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bub Hewlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauhala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rauhala tries to clinch but Hewlett moves away

and Hewlett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hewlett trying to control from half guard but Rauhala is working away.

Hewlett is trying to work for a kimura but Rauhala is defending well.
Hewlett tries to pass to full mount but Rauhala defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hewlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rauhala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hewlett.
Rauhala is trying to stand back up but Hewlett is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hewlett is looking for a kimura here.

Hewlett decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bub Hewlett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rauhala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hewlett.
Hewlett takes one on the button.
Rauhala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hewlett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hewlett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauhala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hewlett moves nicely into side control.

Hewlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hewlett tries for a kimura but Rauhala is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hewlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rauhala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rauhala is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hewlett stands up.
A punch combination from Rauhala misses.
Rauhala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hewlett shoots in but Rauhala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Rauhala.
Rauhala throws a nice looking combination but Hewlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rauhala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hewlett.
Hewlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rauhala.
Hewlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rauhala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewlett closes the distance and clinches up with Rauhala, looking for a takedown. Hewlett pushes Rauhala against the cage but Rauhala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rauhala scores with a sloppy right hand. Hewlett should have avoided that one.
Hewlett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rauhala's waist but Rauhala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hewlett off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bub Hewlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewlett has a takedown stuffed.
Rauhala misses with a double jab.
Rauhala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Hewlett scores with a takedown into Rauhala's guard.

Hewlett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Rauhala. No joy for Hewlett on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rauhala as he jumps to the side.
Hewlett with a nice cross.

Rauhala tries to keep at a distance but Hewlett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rauhala wants to get back to striking at distance but Hewlett won't allow it.
Hewlett tries to pull guard but Rauhala holds him up against the cage and eventually Hewlett drops back down to his feet.

Hewlett breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bub Hewlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hewlett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bub Hewlett!